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Government agrees final proposal for Heathrow expansion
The proposed Airports National Policy Statement supports a new north-west runway at Heathrow Airport.
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for Transport
Roadwork permits help cut driver disruption
Councils across England are being urged to take up a congestion-busting scheme that reduces disruption caused by roadworks.
Delay repay compensation: letter to train operating companies about making prompt payments to rail passengers
Letter from the Secretary of State for Transport about a Which? investigation into compensation for rail passengers who have made a high volume of claims.
May timetable disruption: launch of inquiry
ORR has published terms of reference for the inquiry into disruption caused by the May rail timetable change.
Government funding boost for Cycle Ambition Cities
Further funding on its way to improve cycle safety.
Jo Johnson visits northern staff and passenger groups in Manchester
Rail Minister meets with Mayor of Greater Manchester and leaders of Northern and Network Rail.
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What we do
We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.
DfT is a ministerial department, supported by 21 agencies and public bodies.
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Cross Country rail franchise
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Future of East Midlands rail franchise
- Consultation outcome
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Vehicle licensing statistics: January to March 2018
- National Statistics
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UK international sea passengers: April 2018
- National Statistics
Our ministers
Our management
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Bernadette Kelly CB
Permanent Secretary
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Clive Maxwell
Director General High Speed Rail and Major Projects
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Lucy Chadwick
Director General International, Security and Environment Group
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Polly Payne
Director General Rail Group
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Ruth Hannant
Director General Rail Group
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Nick Joyce
Director General Resources and Strategy Group
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Tricia Hayes
Director General for Roads, Devolution and Motoring Group
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Nick Olley
General Counsel
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Professor Phil Blythe CEng FIET
DfT Chief Scientific Adviser
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Ian King
Lead non-executive director, DfT
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Richard Aitken-Davies
Non-executive board member, DfT
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Richard Keys
Non-executive board member, DfT
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Tracy Westall
Non-executive board member, DfT
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Tony Poulter
Non-executive board member, DfT
Contact DfT
Office address and general enquiries
Department for Transport
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London
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